Solve the following system of linear inequalities: $3x + 2y \geq 24$,$3x + y \leq 15$,$x \geq 4$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(NONE) We have the system of inequalities:
$1) \ 3x + 2y \geq 24$
$2) \ 3x + y \leq 15$
$3) \ x \geq 4$
First,we plot the corresponding lines on the coordinate plane:
- For $3x + 2y = 24$,the intercepts are $(8, 0)$ and $(0, 12)$. The region $3x + 2y \geq 24$ is the half-plane away from the origin.
- For $3x + y = 15$,the intercepts are $(5, 0)$ and $(0, 15)$. The region $3x + y \leq 15$ is the half-plane containing the origin.
- For $x = 4$,this is a vertical line passing through $(4, 0)$. The region $x \geq 4$ is the half-plane to the right of this line.
By observing the graph,we see that the region satisfying $3x + 2y \geq 24$ and $3x + y \leq 15$ are disjoint in the region where $x \geq 4$. Specifically,for $x \geq 4$,the inequality $3x + y \leq 15$ implies $y \leq 15 - 3x$. If $x=4$,$y \leq 3$. However,$3x + 2y \geq 24$ implies $2y \geq 24 - 3x$. If $x=4$,$2y \geq 12$,so $y \geq 6$. Since there is no $y$ such that $y \leq 3$ and $y \geq 6$ simultaneously,there is no common solution region.
Thus,the given system of inequalities has no solution.

Explore More

Similar Questions

The shaded region shown in the figure is given by the inequations:

The common region of the solution of the inequations $x+2y \geq 4$,$2x-y \leq 6$ and $x, y > 0$ is

The set $\{x \in R: \frac{14x}{x+1} - \frac{9x-30}{x-4} < 0\}$ is equal to

The inequalities represented by the coloured region in the figure are...

Solve the following system of inequalities graphically: $3x + y > 0$ and $3x + y < 3$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo